The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

An online service of worship

Scripture Text: Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 119:57-64; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

July 19, 2020 By Rev. Mark Ryman

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Order of Worship , The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2020
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Collect

Hymn: Amazing Grace (LBW #448)
Lyrics: John Newton; Tune: W. Walker, “New Britain”; Adapted: Mark Ryman

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
‘tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,
his Word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.

Apostolic Greeting

Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

Isaiah 44:6-8

Psalm 119:57-64 (responses are the even numbered verses)

⁵⁷You only are my portion, O Lord;
I have promised to keep your words.

⁵⁸I entreat you with all my heart,
be merciful to me according to your promise.

⁵⁹I have considered my ways
and turned my feet toward your decrees.

⁶⁰I hasten and do not tarry
to keep your commandments.

⁶¹Though the cords of the wicked entangle me,
I do not forget your law.

⁶²At midnight I will rise to give you thanks,
because of your righteous judgments.

⁶³I am a companion of all who fear you
and of those who keep your commandments.

⁶⁴The earth, O Lord, is full of your love;
instruct me in your statutes.

Romans 8:18-27

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Offering

Create In Me

Create in me a clean heart, oh God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with your free Spirit.

Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

Blessing

Author

Mark Ryman

Rev. Mark E. Ryman serves as Interim Pastor for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC. Previously, Pastor Ryman has pastored other congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as served on the staff of the North American Lutheran Church, and on the Board of Regents for the North American Lutheran Seminary. He currently serves a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost